What a delightful place to bring family. Haven't been here since 2022 and I am happy to return!! The energy here felt like I was eating at a relatives home. The availability on the menus were great. Yes, I said menus. Besides the regular menu they have a Mexican Style menu, Weekend Specials and even a Senior menu!! We are definitely returning for the nopales breakfast plate and pozole soon. This time I was craving bacon and crepes. The chunky monkey crepes plate was full of strawberry and banana slices with Nutella spread over three crepes. I added blueberries and it was fulfilling. The bacon I ordered on the side was baked to perfection. I love places that serve fresh made to order food. No reheat service here. Please look at the images I uploaded. We also had French toast that disappeared quickly. Hahaha!! Clean restaurant with great customer service. Rosalia was very attentive and her humor really made us feel welcome. What a pleasure it was to visit that day with family. I will review the Mexican menu soon. Outdoor dining available!! read more

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Kids said 2 star, I would rate it lower. Sad to say, this place that was recommended to me, largely was a huge waste of $109 and a disappointment. Took my kids here on a Sunday for our big meal of the day and were excited. The menudo trash and tasted dirty. The eggs with kids meal tasted funny. The milkshakes totally diluted and trash. Egg Benedict that my daughter ordered tasted off and hash browns underdone. Will not go here again. Felt gross after choking some of it down. Honestly wondering if people that rate this highly have really low standards or no taste buds? Extremely over priced. Wait staff were very nice the bacon was good. Hope this helps. read more

Had the Supreme Omelette with pancakes. Also tried the Carne Asada Tacos Supreme Omelette came with "Spanish Sauce" which really kicked this already good omelette up a notch. The addition of linguica set this omelette apart from others. They were generous with the fillings which included bacon, sausage, ham, mushroom and both Jack and cheddar cheese (held the bell peppers). The Spanish Sauce had onions and bell peppers; a little oniony sweet with the slight tomato flavor. It's like a cross between a light gravy and salsa. The pancakes were ok; a little dense. Also came with half a plate of perfectly grilled hash brown that's crispy outside and soft inside. The Carne Asada plate from the small plate section was not small at all. It came with two soft corn tacos filled with marinated slices of beef topped with onions and cilantro. Came with yummy red rice and refried beans. The red rice was really good. The Carne asada was also well marinated with tasty beefy flavor but a bit dry so kind of chewy. It also had a side of salsa verde which was also good which added the tart flavor and a little kick. They offer the omelette in a healthier option called Ketogenic Scramble which had all the protein but no Spanish sauce, and had a bowl of mixed fruits instead of the pancakes and hash brown. They have really good serving size. Reasonably priced especially for the amount of food they give you. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Food came out so quickly, too. read more

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Holders Country Inn is one of my favorite places for breakfast, especially when I'm craving something on the healthier side. They offer great options like the keto scramble and the protein scramble -- both flavorful and satisfying without feeling heavy. Gabby was our server and she was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and just easy to interact with. She made the meal even better. Their coffee, sourced from Peerless Coffee, is excellent. It has this subtle honey-like vibe that makes it really enjoyable, especially with breakfast. It's a true local spot, so it can get busy at times, but it's worth it. Solid food, great service, and a comfortable place to start the morning. I'll definitely be back. read more

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What a cute little spot. This reminds me of the diners my grandparents used to take me to when I was little. Decided to stop by for brunch and it was lovely. There is plenty of parking and the place is large with lots of seating. I was very happy that they seated us in a cute round booth. Our server Phylis was attentive and helpful. She also had a fun + festive outfit that I enjoyed. This place gives family vibes all over and it was decorated soooo CUTE for the Christmas /holiday season. I really like how they have old school glass figures and decorations through out the restaurant, the vintage appeal gives it a "home-y feel". For food we ordered the French Toast with berries and Biscuits with gravy. My French Toast was LOVELY. It looked beautiful and tasted FANTASTIC. It was sooo satisfying and it is definitely something I would love to have again. :) I really like how they decorate it with a flower shape accent on the plate also. Turns out the flower was made of butter! lol. Very cool I thought it was whip cream at first. lol. My boo didn't love the biscuits with gravy plate but let's be honest biscuits are risky at most places anyway. lol. Overall this is a cute, home-y, casual restaurant that is the perfect place for a nice breakfast, lunch, or brunch with your family + loved ones. They also have the cutest little bakery in front when you walk in, I wish I would've had time to check it out but maybe next time. :) read more

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Came in to Holder's Country Inn for an early breakfast with the hubby. The place was packed and very buisy, however we were able to get a table fairly quickly. Employees were welcoming and friendly. We were seated and looked over the menu to make our selections. Husband chose the Huevos rancheros and asked for them spicy. It was a good size portion, and it was very well seasoned and had good flavor. He was happy with his choice. I went with the Weekend Special which consisted of Tri-Tip and eggs. Another Hardy platter for breakfast and it hit the spot. The tri-tip was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. Phyllis, our server gave great customer service. Our coffee was always fresh and full. The restaurant was very busy however all the employees did their best to get the tables clean people seated and everyone served. read more

So good here!! The food was spectacular and the kind and efficient service makes this place a gem! Recently stumbled on it after taking on a new job and finding this new-to-us place to be very close by and convenient! The ambience was welcoming, clean and well-spaced. They serve breakfast lunch and dinner all day. And being from the East Coast I love when I can find a diner style restaurant that offers great classics like a delicious patty melt and an open face, hot turkey sandwich. The turkey was fresh and well roasted and authentic. We even walked out with a full chocolate cream pie for our Super Bowl party get together at a very reasonable price! Thanks Holders! Will be back soon! read more

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It was mine and my mom's first time at Holder's. She ordered a mimosa, which was huge! For food, she ordered a tuna melt with fries. I ordered the breakfast burrito, which came with hashbrowns. The burrito was decent sized. It had huge slices of avocado, refried beans, eggs, and chorizo. So delicious! I could only manage to eat a little more than half of the burrito. The staff were all friendly and very attentive. Their menu is large, which features both breakfast and lunch items that you can order at any time. There's plenty of seating. It's rather a large place. Everything was clean and orderly. I will definitely remember this place when I'm in the area and I'm wanting a quality breakfast or lunch. read more

Holder's Country Inn - BREAKFAST BURRITO - Diners Near Me - San Jose, California

Back again with another 5 star. It's still my favorite place to grab a New York steak for breakfast, and customer service remains great! read more

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Holders is one of my favorite places for breakfast. plenty of parking. Friendly service, very friendly and effient. we always have a full cup of coffee, they refill regularly. The food is generous and easily split if you share or take home. My favorite is their chicken and waffles( used to be on previous menu but they still serve it). There is room for large groups, and outdoor seating when the weather is good. i recommend this for breakfast and lunch... read more

Great go to place in south San Jose. I can only speak for the breakfast as I have only had breakfast dishes here. Went with a group of 7 (sorry only got a photo of 3 dishes): berries and cream French toast, sausage and egg platter with pancakes, and chilaquiles. I was the one who ordered the chilaquiles; that is my usual go to breakfast savory dish. Menu said red sauce but when I got my breakfast it had green sauce. I didn't want to wait for only my breakfast to be re-made so I just ate it. Green sauce was too tangy for my liking. When we got the receipt, it was confirmed it said red chilaquiles. Other than that, service was great and all other dishes were great! read more

Holder's Country Inn - Diners Near Me - San Jose, California

So I came to Holders country kitchen I haven't revisited or been here for about 12 years . So my family decided to come back here and eat some brunch . I was really disappointed the chicken fried steak and eggs wasn't good at all the chicken steak was so dry it was like they took out of the freezer and then tried to microwave it wasn't good at all . The Bloody Mary wasn't up to standards they didn't add extra pepper or spice it was just so bland . The children's meals was the only melas that were cooked and tasted very well . So my steak in the salad was so hard to even cut. , the y steak prices were so huge in my salad I could just eat them I needed a knife so I could eat them but the downfall is , The steak was so rough and took forever to cut with the sharp knife they gave me . I won't be returning again . We spend about 180$ not worth it we should just picked something else to eat . So sad because I was really excited to enjoy and nice meal ..and revisit this place :( read more

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I forgot how quaint and nice this place was. We haven't been here in forever. My SIL and I decided to catch up here. I got waffles and she got some traditional breakfast. All of our foods came out in a timely manner. Our waitress was nice and she checked up on us frequently. Service is still as good as I remember it being years ago too. There weren't too many people in the restaurant besides my some regulars but we sat, talked, and enjoyed our breakfast without the feeling of being rushed as if they needed the table or anything. When we're in the neighborhood, we're gonna have to stop by again. read more

Our soccer schedule lets us visit this great breakfast spot occasionally. Staff is so lovely, feels like family, they remember your name and are always happy to see you. Food is great, nice portions and selection. The house made hot sauce is fantastic if you like it spicy. Also, the kids love grabbing a piece of pie on our way out for a special treat later! read more

LOVE Holder's Country Inn! It's a very nostalgic place for my family and I to visit and have a meal whenever in San Jose. We recently visited with a larger group and everything was as amazing as we remember. Food is fresh and hot, service is on point and you can't beat their micheladas! Highly recommend this place if you want a good breakfast when in San Jose. Don't be fooled by the surrounding area, it is a great place for a good meal. read more

Both My husband and I always enjoy Holder's. Good food, good people, and good coffee. The restaurant has a good old country diner feel, offering bench and table dining. read more

I looked online to find a decent tuna melt sandwich while in San Jose after a doctors appointment, and found Holders featuring good reviews!! They were all very friendly throughout our experience,and we were happy with our selections! Tuna melt was good,but those fries were epic!! They're crinkly & crunchy!! Yummy!! And my mimosa was huge and strong and perfect!! My daughter had their huge delicious breakfast burrito and couldn't even finish it!! Needless to say we will be back!! read more

Breakfast is the most important meal of a day, so I've heard and I agree! Been coming here for a while. Plenty of parking, sometimes a small wait but there is counter dining to accommodate. We have our favorites & enjoy the unlimited cafecito. Whether you sit inside or out in the patio, service is ready to refill you in anyway necessary. Generous servings of food come out hot off the press in spacious white plates made for slicing, twirling, or condiments holding. Parking is plenty for peak Breakfast time or any meal in the day. We will be back very soon ! read more

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Went here with a friend recently. Great service, the waiters are super nice and friendly here, great and warm environment! Food was very delicious too along with the very generous portions! Got the Cali Omlette with rye, a great and balanced brunch. 8/10 for me! Try it out! read more

Every time we come here we get treated like family. I've been coming to Holder's since I was young with my parents and now I go with my husband and daughter. With its clean environment and amazing service it's the prefect weekend morning place. I love their all day breakfast, specifically their French toast, pumpkin pancakes and chocolate pancakes. They also have great specials and lunch and dinner available as well. My favorite lunch item is their steak and avocado sandwich. I look forward to coming here for years to come. read more

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It gets super busy here on weekend mornings but we were seated within 15 minutes. Everything tasted great. I would skip the crepe next though, the batter soggy and not much flavor. Hash browns, eggs and bacon were all cooked to perfection. Service was great. read more

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Love this place! Stumbled on it a few months ago and I've lived in the area for years. Love the vibe, the service and the food. Everything we've gotten we've loved and they really do make you feel like family. Took our parents here and now they love it as well. We've been back at least a dozen times and will continue to. Love the outside patio as well. Great spot highly recommend read more

They always do a great job and friendly always delicious I don't eat much they have a small menu for me read more

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Service was good, food tasted great. The whip cream on the waffles was my favorite! Ask for extra! read more

Holder's Country Inn - Banana nut waffles - Diners Near Me - San Jose, California

The staff here was amazing! Everyone was so sweet and friendly. We came for an early dinner on a Friday evening, not too busy, we were seated right away. The food was great and really fresh. I got the Swedish pancakes which I have had before, really good! My boyfriend had the French dip which he liked but didn't love it. We would definitely go back for breakfast though! read more

Holder's Country Inn - Swedish pancakes - Diners Near Me - San Jose, California

Positively pleasant Phyllis persistently pushes pumpkin pancakes! Excellent valentines breakfast! read more

First time trying this place and I am very satisfied. Excellent service from Juan and Mayra,They were checking on us regularly refilling coffee and water Delicious Food and good size portions. Definitely We comeback. Thanks. read more

Had the country fried steak and upgraded the toast/pancake that it comes with to a waffle for an extra $1. My hubbie and I shared the meal and they split it on separate plates for us without us even asking. The course fried steak was so yummy! Love the peppery flavor. I'll ask for a smidge more gravy next time. The waffle was perfectly crispy outside and soft and fluffy inside. All of the employees we interacted with were so sweet! I saw some reviews mention how it's older inside, but I personally love when breakfast joints have that classic breakfast joint feel. It's so homey and feels like a warm hug! Can't wait to come back and try more breakfast items. read more

Holder's Country Inn - Country fried steak with waffle upgrade, split into two since we shared the meal. - Diners Near Me - San Jose, California

This place truly deserves 5 stars. The breakfast was fresh and tasty, and the service was consistently warm and attentive throughout our visit. Definitely coming back. read more

This is my family's go to place for breakfast. Have been going here for some time now and have never been disappointed. I always have the Country Inn Skillet with country potatoes...my favorite. Friendly staff and very attentive for our party of 8. Great food read more

Very accommodating and wonderful quality service. We didn't know they closed at 8 pm, and arrived at 7:30 pm and the host and staff were still very kind and inviting. We didn't feel rushed and the food was exactly what we were looking for after a long day at the pumpkin patch. A classic diner vibe. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent breakfast and lunch. Whenever we have gone for breakfast, they are not skimpy they fill your plate with good quality food. Crab sandwich is also good choice for lunch read more

Overall solid breakfast spot. The food was pretty good, however, it wasn't necessarily something to rave about. The service was okay - was checked in with 3 times, once for drink, once for food, and once for check which was fine as it was a busy day for them. Additionally, Was seated right when I walked in which was about 10 am on a Sunday for a party of 2. I did find the spot to be a bit expensive for the quality. read more

Holder's Country Inn - Berries and Cream French Toast - Diners Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is underrated! I know people tend to visit breakfast spots that are more "Instaworthy" but I don't have time for that as a new mom. I used to wait 60-90 mins for breakfast spots but never doing that again. The food here is just as good or even better than the places with a more modern vibe. The interior of this place is more home-y. I recommend this place if you want to have breakfast or brunch on a weekend with no wait! Sometimes we just want to get on with our day :) read more

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Love this location. All the Holders have been great. Run by members of the same family. I've never been disapointed. Great food, and service. read more

$25 pozole?!?!?!!!!! Alright, this is my first time here, I gotta see what this is all about. I know this isn't a Mexican restaurant but if you're putting that on the specials it's gotta be good, it has to be. I was expecting a cauldron with spectacular accoutrements, what I got was a regular sized bowl of salt (and I like salty food), a few nuggets of meat, a lot of bones and fat served with chips, cabbage in a puddle of water, radishes and onions, the basics. I ate it out of spite and went to McDonald's after. read more

What an excellent place for a casual breakfast. The service was friendly and made you feel welcome. The huevos rancheros were epic!

The menu has a lot to choose from. The wait staff is very accommodating. The only thing I think should be changed is the handicap parking should be closer to the front door. read more

Amazing service usual check ins delicious food I recommend the Sicilian Chicken. Clean place loved the decorations and music overall great time great food and great service read more

I ventured into this rather large breakfast restaurant in Blossom Hill for Sunday brunch. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The service was what you might expect for a large outfit, and it was relatively quick and no nonsense at the counter seats. The coffee was average. I ordered my typical California eggs Benedict without Canadian bacon (poached easy), and a side of churro French toast for this review. The eggs were cooked fine, but the hollandaise sauce was a little watery and not as buttery. The hash browns were cooked nicely with a nice char on top, but not burned. The churro French toast was a bit cold and hard. All in all, a mediocre breakfast jaunt. read more

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